Question 1

A representative who is performing the role of an instructed delegate is

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A)  primarily representing the wishes of his or her constituents. 
B)  supporting the president on all of his legislative programs. 
C)  representing the broad interests of the entire society. 
D)  supporting his or her political party. 
E)  representing other members of Congress. 
A)  primarily representing the wishes of his or her constituents. 
B)  supporting the president on all of his legislative programs. 
C)  representing the broad interests of the entire society. 
D)  supporting his or her political party. 
E)  representing other members of Congress.

Question 2

The federal budget deficit

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A)  is caused by the federal government spending less than it takes in tax revenue. 
B)  is caused by increases in tax rates by President George W. Bush. 
C)  grew after the Great Recession due to increased spending and falling tax revenue. 
D)  decreased after the end of the War in Iraq. 
E)  decreased after President George W. Bush reduced taxes on investment income, inheritance, and earned income. 
A)  is caused by the federal government spending less than it takes in tax revenue. 
B)  is caused by increases in tax rates by President George W. Bush. 
C)  grew after the Great Recession due to increased spending and falling tax revenue. 
D)  decreased after the end of the War in Iraq. 
E)  decreased after President George W. Bush reduced taxes on investment income, inheritance, and earned income.

Question 3

The process of compromise by offering to trade support for a legislator's bill if they support yours is called

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A)  logrolling. 
B)  earmarking. 
C)  lawmaking. 
D)  horse trading. 
E)  pork trading. 
A)  logrolling. 
B)  earmarking. 
C)  lawmaking. 
D)  horse trading. 
E)  pork trading.

Question 4

Unlike the U.S. Senate, which is more powerful than the U.S. House of Representatives, the upper legislative bodies are weaker than the lower house in the following country (countries):

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A)  Great Britain 
B)  France 
C)  Canada 
D)  Options A and B are true. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Great Britain 
B)  France 
C)  Canada 
D)  Options A and B are true. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 5

Compare and contrast the trustee and instructed-delegate theories of representation.

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Question 6

Explain how a bill becomes a law.

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The process of how a bill becomes a law

Question 7

Explain the functions and rules regarding filibuster, cloture, and reconciliation.

Accepted Answer

Filibuster, cloture, and reconciliation

Question 8

The concept of cloture refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a method used to defeat legislation in Congress. 
B)  a process that attempts to limit debate on a bill in the Senate. 
C)  closed meetings held by both parties to elect their leadership or resolve other important issues. 
D)  action taken by the House Rules Committee that must be approved by the Speaker. 
E)  the resolution that adjourns Congress. 
A)  a method used to defeat legislation in Congress. 
B)  a process that attempts to limit debate on a bill in the Senate. 
C)  closed meetings held by both parties to elect their leadership or resolve other important issues. 
D)  action taken by the House Rules Committee that must be approved by the Speaker. 
E)  the resolution that adjourns Congress.

Question 9

After a bill has been introduced and referred to a committee,

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A)  the committee to which it has been referred is required to pass the bill on to the entire house. 
B)  the committee is not allowed to make changes in the wording of the bill. 
C)  the committee may hold hearings and discussions to explore the merits of the bill. 
D)  that committee may give some bills to a subcommittee, although the Constitution requires that subcommittee involvement in legislation not exceed twenty-five percent of the total congressional workload. 
E)  the committee is required by the Constitution to consult with the president of the United States or the president's officially designated legislative liaison. 
A)  the committee to which it has been referred is required to pass the bill on to the entire house. 
B)  the committee is not allowed to make changes in the wording of the bill. 
C)  the committee may hold hearings and discussions to explore the merits of the bill. 
D)  that committee may give some bills to a subcommittee, although the Constitution requires that subcommittee involvement in legislation not exceed twenty-five percent of the total congressional workload. 
E)  the committee is required by the Constitution to consult with the president of the United States or the president's officially designated legislative liaison.

Question 10

All of the following are enumerated or expressed powers  $\bold{except}$

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A)  the power to impose a variety of taxes. 
B)  the power to coin money. 
C)  the power to declare war. 
D)  the power to create a national bank. 
E)  the power to establish posts offices. 
A)  the power to impose a variety of taxes. 
B)  the power to coin money. 
C)  the power to declare war. 
D)  the power to create a national bank. 
E)  the power to establish posts offices.

A representative who is performing the role of an instructed delegate is

The federal budget deficit

The process of compromise by offering to trade support for a legislator's bill if they support yours is called

Unlike the U.S. Senate, which is more powerful than the U.S. House of Representatives, the upper legislative bodies are weaker than the lower house in the following country (countries):

Compare and contrast the trustee and instructed-delegate theories of representation.

Explain how a bill becomes a law.

Explain the functions and rules regarding filibuster, cloture, and reconciliation.

The concept of cloture refers to

After a bill has been introduced and referred to a committee,

All of the following are enumerated or expressed powers $\bold{except}$

The Democratic Republic

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Campaigns, Elections, and the Media

The President

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Domestic and Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters

Exam 10: The Congress

A representative who is performing the role of an instructed delegate is

The federal budget deficit

The process of compromise by offering to trade support for a legislator's bill if they support yours is called

Unlike the U.S. Senate, which is more powerful than the U.S. House of Representatives, the upper legislative bodies are weaker than the lower house in the following country (countries):

Compare and contrast the trustee and instructed-delegate theories of representation.

Explain how a bill becomes a law.

Explain the functions and rules regarding filibuster, cloture, and reconciliation.

The concept of cloture refers to

After a bill has been introduced and referred to a committee,

All of the following are enumerated or expressed powers except\bold{except}except

The Democratic Republic

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Campaigns, Elections, and the Media

The President

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Domestic and Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters

All of the following are enumerated or expressed powers $\bold{except}$